In fact, the news coming out of Foot Locker, et. al., has been so concerning that Jefferies analyst Randal Konik and team downgraded Nike to Hold from Buy this morning, arguing that "with expectations for less robust fundamentals, NKE's premium valuation conflicts with intensifying US competition unfolding." They explain:

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